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NFIB Iowa discusses small business tax deduction report on radio show

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

In a recent interview on the Simon Conway Show, Matt Everson, the NFIB State Director, discussed an important new report.

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NFIB report urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a report detailing the potential benefits and risks associated with the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Iowa.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Construction industry file 3 petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in the first quarter of 2025.

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Iowa's combined tax revenues down 35.1% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Iowa collected $2.2 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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PolicyWorks CEO: Credit Card Competition Act will affect people 'with challenging credit histories'

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Justin Hupfer, CEO of PolicyWorks, expressed concerns that reducing interchange fees under the proposed Credit Card Competition Act would put pressure on card programs and limit credit access for individuals with low or no credit history.

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Iowa: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Iowa in the first quarter of 2025.

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Q3 2024: Iowa's combined tax revenues down 35.2% since Q2 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Iowa collected $2.2 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Widespread support for small business tax deduction revealed in NFIB poll

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small business advocacy group, highlights considerable bipartisan backing for the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Iowa sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Iowa submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Iowa one of 27 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

An analysis by Hawkeye Reporter shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Iowa is one of 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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EDA awards over $8 million in grants for economic development projects in Iowa in 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 11 grants totaling $8,283,476 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Iowa.

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Iowa ranks 44 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

Iowa ranks 44 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $39,986 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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NFIB Iowa emphasizes property tax reform at Small Business Day

By Hawkeye Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

NFIB Iowa organized their annual Small Business Day at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

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Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 20 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Iowa submitted 20 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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NFIB Iowa advocates for tax reforms focusing on small business priorities

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

NFIB Iowa is actively advocating for legislative reforms aimed at benefiting small businesses by pushing for lower taxes.

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Iowa leaders advocate for property tax reform in published op-ed

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Iowa State Director Matt Everson joined forces with John Hendrickson, policy director for Iowans for Tax Relief, to discuss the critical issue of property tax reform in Iowa.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Iowa employers were approved during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Iowa were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa: Government transfers accounted for 17.9% of total income in 2022, up from 8.4% in 1970

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 17.9% of income in Iowa. How does this compare to historical figures?

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140 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Iowa in 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2024, 140 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.